Your Stars

2018-05-26 -

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): If you can swing it, the right time to repair an item will be the minute it’s broken. Otherwise, an accumulation starts to take place that’s bound to weigh you down. Broken things are bad feng shui.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): It is in a moment when cracking a joke might seem most inappropriate or potentially offensive that you are likely to find out the positive force of humour – necessary and relieving.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): What’s the point in having joy if you’re not able to enjoy it? And shouldn’t you be proud of your pride? Wherever you are emotionally, let it be. Sink into it. Play it for all it’s worth.

CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): The change you want to see in others (perhaps one “other” in particular) is the change you’ll request of yourself. It is in leading by example that you will alter the course of a relationship.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): You may not be sure how high to set the bar. You want candidates to choose from, after all. If none are forthcoming, it’s impossibly high. Don’t worry: It’s easy to tell when it’s too low. Your stomach will tell you.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Those who take pleasure in the success of others have no trouble finding, joining or running in circles of excellence. It’s why you find yourself at a table of winners today.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): Love is complicated, if not now, then sooner or later; that much is unavoidable. However, don’t confuse “complicated” with “creepy,” which is something else, nothing to do with love.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): You work hard, and then it’s time to rest. That’s not a step you can skip without consequence. If you don’t make time for rest, rest will happen anyway and without regard to your other plans.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Focusing on others won’t always bring happiness, but obsessive self-focus is a route to unhappiness. You’ll strike a mighty fine balance, the reward for which will be long stretches of contentment.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You started out with natural talent, but you’re getting better as you go. It’s like you were meant for this. It’s what you’re good at. And because of this you don’t need external validation. You know.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Plan ahead. Where are you leaving yourself vulnerable to interruption? The stops and starts will cost you, but with a little forethought, this and other obstacles to success will be preventable.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Dating isn’t a game, though it’s been turned into one by TV and board games. Both people should be winning. This is about a relationship, not an acquisition.

Previous Cryptic solution

Across 1. Pined 4. Deports 8. Sign the pledge 10. Sugar

11. Tong 12. Down 16. Thorn 17. Unforgettable 19. Kitchen

20. Hotel .

Down 1. Passes the buck 2. Nag 3. Detest 4. Dredge

5. Paltry 6. Radiators 7. Steering wheel 9. Runs to fat

13. Starch 14. Govern 15. Snatch 18. Bet

Previous Quick solution

Across 1. Sore 3. Bewilder 9. Riskier 10. Costs

11. Obstreperous 14. Nip 16. Ponce 17. Boo

18. Nomenclature 21. Abate 22. Utensil 23. Slanting 24. Stay. Down 1. Surround 2. Rises 4. Err 5. Incarcerates

6. Disturb 7. Rest 8. Misrepresent 12. Panic 13. Role-play